Dental and Health Benefit Discount Offer for Members
DISCOUNTED HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS FOR FFAW MEMBERS: SEPARATE DENTAL PLAN NOW AVAILABLE DENTAL PLAN: Due to the number of inquiries about dental coverage, Cal Legrow has secured a separate
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DISCOUNTED HEALTH INSURANCE OFFER FOR FFAW MEMBERS
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce it has secured a special discounted offer on health insurance for all union members from Cal Legrow Insurance and Belmont Health and Wealth. No medical
CAMPAIGN TO REMOVE THE DIVISOR FOR SEASONAL WORKERS: URGENT CHANGES NEEDED FOR 2026 EI CLAIMS
FFAW-Unifor is calling on Minister Patty Hajdu to remove the divisor from EI benefit calculations for seasonal workers The contrast between divisors in St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador Regional
FFAW Welcomes Increased Federal Investment in Small Craft Harbours
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to small craft harbours, following the release of
CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 19 TO 256 AND APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026
🔴🦀CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026 Urner Barry (UB) began quoting NL 5-8 oz sections on Thursday, April 23. By noon every Monday we will send out
FFAW Calls on Minister Thompson to Ensure Fair Northern Cod Management Plan for Inshore Harvesters
FFAW-Unifor is calling on federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson to deliver a fair and balanced management plan for 2J3KL northern cod that protects the livelihoods of inshore harvesters and coastal
Snow Crab Pricing Update
Following discussions between FFAW-Unifor and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), the parties have reached an uneasy agreement to resolve the current dispute and allow the snow crab fishery to
Snow Crab Update April 13 9pm
The crab negotiating committee met this evening. Rest assured that lines of communication are open and active, and we will have an update tomorrow as soon as possible.
Member Update – April 13
We know many members have questions about the current situation in the crab fishery. At this time, the decision of the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel remains in effect, meaning a
RESTORING THE RIGHT TO STRIKE: MYTH VS FACT
Getting the right to strike back does not just give harvesters a new weapon – it removes any guaranteed mechanism for a minimum price before fishing starts, exposes harvesters to